Lot 130: 1962 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet Right Hand Drive

Throughout 356B production Porsche introduced some of the most significant developments ever made on the 356. Improvements were focused upon handling, ride and refinement as well as their little sports cars sparkling performance. The reliability was further enhanced whilst Porsche also made a few subtle aesthetic tweaks, all of which upped the original cars appeal and firmly established it as by far the best car in its class.The 356B also marked the arrival of a new body style, the Roadster, which replaced Porsche's much-loved Speedster and subsequent Convertible D. With the B, Porsche introduced subtly revised bodywork for the 356, the cars built between September 1959 and August 1961 often being referred to as T-5 versions. They nevertheless retained all the hallmarks that had made the 356 great. The rear seats were lowered to optimise headroom and also split centrally in order to facilitate three passengers and their luggage - should such a feat be required.This beautifully presented original right hand drive car was according to Porsche records dispatched new to South Africa. The history file accoumpanying the car is very comprehensive as it contains the original service books for the car and many service and maintainence bills, the fine climate also contributing to keepng the car in excellent condition. In addition the car has undergone a detailed restoration, photos of which are also in the history file.Finished in white with a red interior and black hood it has a wood rimmed steering wheel, chromed rim wheels and comes with an ultra rare factory hard top. Having been recently serviced it is described as in first class order throught and still retains its original 1600cc engine.It has also been recently fitted with new carpets, a new hood and mesh head lamp covers.These later T6 style bodied cars represent greater improvment almost all areas of 356 production, this example must be one of the finest currently on offer, now UK registered as NAS 923 it comes with its V5 logbook and a new MoT.